Sorry, no pics. Yes, I know, I've broken commandment #1 of sewing bloggers: Thou shalt post pictures.
No work = No make-up, so there. Deal with it. I'll get some pics taken soon, promise.
DH has been fighting pneumonia since this holiday break started a week before Christmas, and he's doing much better, but still not 100%. I've been taking the kids downstairs so he can nap and recuperate, so I've been able to finish these tops that I started weeks ago!
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| Butterick 5497 |
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| Simplicity 4020 - OOP |
Both knits came from Gorgeous fabrics, and are wonderfully soft with the nicest drape. I'll get lot of use out of these colors (ivory and cinnamon), and am toying with the idea of whipping up a skirt in a coordinating plaid that was in the stash. We'll see how productive the next couple days are...
But, it's a 32 bust (ha ha ha, isn't that hilarious?), and as I was trying to grade the pattern up to the right size, I realized that I already own this pattern, which has the same neckline. And, I got a pleating board for xmas, so I want to try that out instead of the gathering along the front placket.
This skirt pattern is (nearly) the perfect size, so I'd like to start with it, and get warmed up with the whole vintage idea, as I've never made one up before. Yes, I am a chicken...
If that all goes well, I'll dive into this lovely 50's era Patt-O-Rama. It'll have to wait to be worn until summer, but that's okay. I'm currently on the hunt for a cute polka dot fabric, just like in the picture...
8 comments:
Great ambition! I've got that skirt pattern and will be watching how it works out for you.
Happy New Year!
We can deal with no pics, because you always make the next entry worth waiting for!
Oh I hope your DH is feeling better! I LOVE the polka dot dress! Can't wait to see your pics... Happy New Year!
Butterwick 5497 had caught my eye, I'll be interested to know what you think of the pattern after having made it.
Best wishes to your husband. Hope he's on the mend. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Love that vintage blouse pattern and it's in my size, too! Looks like you'll be having lots of vintage fun. I hope your husband is better - not fun being sick and no fun for you and the kids being on school break. Happy New Year!
I like your ideas for the sewalong. I'm still figuring out what I'd like to sew. I have a coat in mind rather than a dress. happy new year.
Hey now, some of us love 32" bust patterns - they're hard to find, too! ;) Can't wait to see the new tops.
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